She did say for the first time that State Police investigators assigned to the commission were looking at allegations of corruption.

"What I need to do is look at specific allegations of specific laws," she said.

And most bridled at allegations that the incident reflected anything about racial problems in the town.

I think they are looking at allegations that somebody has made about contractors and a member of Congress.

The Australians, meanwhile, are balking at allegations of foul play for building more than two new boats.

Like you, we are dismayed at allegations of corruption involving a board member.

'We would need to look closely at allegations of this nature,' he said.

We'll look at any claims or allegations that he has, but this is the first I'm hearing of it.

The commission is also looking at allegations that school officials inflated attendance as a way of collecting more state aid.

After yesterday's service, relatives and friends scoffed at allegations of racism.